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Captain
John Sheppard
U.S. Merchant Marine Officer



Welcome

I'm located in Seattle, Washington and I'm available for private sailing lessons and instruction, yacht racing programs, or as a medical person-in-charge.

My work as a U.S.C.G. licensed captain and U.S. Sailing certified instructor is for fun, but I approach it with the utmost professionalism.

I have a professional career outside the maritime industry that keeps me busy. However, I make time to pursue my passion for the sea and sailing. You'll most often find me on the waters of Puget Sound or the Pacific Northwest coastline.


Professional Maritime Credentials

--United States Merchant Marine Officer
- U.S. Coast Guard License - Master of Steam, Motor, and Auxilary Sail Vessels to 50 Gross Registered Tons and Authorized to Engage in Commercial Assistance Towing - License #1161150

--International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Qualifications
-Medical Person-in-Charge
-Personal Survival
-Marine Firefighting
-Safety and Social Responsibilities

--Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
-Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) Operators License

--U.S. Sailing
-Certified Keelboat Instructor
-Safety at Sea


Summary of Sailing Experience

To learn more, check out my sailing resume.
- 17 years of sailing experience
- Sailed on all three US coastlines
- Experience on a variety of vessel types up to 63'
- Average 50 sea days annually, including several multi-day passages
- Sailied in Force 9-10 conditions
- Over 8,000 miles logged offshore
- Competitive yacht racing on winning boats
- Experienced emergency medical care provider